The Time Out Podcast EP 103 With Guest Bart Whelan October 23rd 2025

Bart Whelan is from Ardara Co.Donegal and well known throughout the county and beyond. A witty man with great character, with many interesting stories who has experienced so much from the various jobs/roles he has had down through the years. He spent 35 years working as a teacher, for the vast majority of that, he taught woodwork. In GAA circles he was chairman of his local club Ardara for a spell and would go on to become county secretary for 10 years too. Bart is also a fellow colleague of mine on Owenea FM radio where he hosts a programme called 'The History Corner'. As well as talking about all mentioned so far, Bart also recalls building his own house in the mid 70's. I hope you enjoy the interview. 

Chapters

• 3:09 Building His Own House In The 70's
• 6:14 Working In Local Radio & His Love Of History
• 10:53 Bart's Parents And Siblings
• 18:56 Becoming A Teacher
• 23:58 Bart's Wife, Sons & Daughters
• 27:04 His Favourite Job
• 30:09 Donegal GAA County Secretary For 10 Years & Involvement Locally With Ardara
• 34:23 Ardara Club Chairman When They Won Senior Championship In Early 80's
• 38:43 Southwest County Success
• 41:22 Other Areas Bart Has Contributed To